Silver Oak

The Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2019 is an outstanding representative of Californian winemaking that impressively captures the essence of the renowned Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. Silver Oak, a traditional winery with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, is bringing a wine to the market with this vintage that will impress connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike.The Alexander Valley is considered one of the best regions for Cabernet Sauvignon in California. The combination of a warm climate, cool night-time temperatures and well-drained soils creates ideal conditions for a long ripening period for the grapes. Silver Oak has been working in this region for decades with sustainable methods and great precision, which is reflected in the character of each vintage. The 2019 vintage benefited from balanced vegetation, with mild weather during the harvest period, which allowed for particularly balanced fruit development.In the glass, the Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a deep ruby red with violet reflections. The nose reveals complex aromas of dark berries - particularly raspberry, blackberry and black cherry - accompanied by notes of vanilla, iris, cloves, cedar, roasted coffee and fine oak. On the palate, the wine is powerful and structured, with well-integrated tannins, lively acidity and a long, elegant finish. Maturation in American oak (one of the hallmarks of Silver Oak) lends it additional spice and longevity.Silver Oak stands for consistent quality and a clear style. The 2019 vintage is particularly balanced and storable. The wine was first aged in oak barrels and then matured for a further few months in the bottle before being released onto the market - a sign of the company's uncompromising quality philosophy. Ready to drink now, the wine still has excellent ageing potential of at least 10 to 15 years. Critics praise the 2019 for its balance, depth and harmonious interplay of fruit, wood and structure. The Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2019 is an expressive, elegant red wine with plenty of personality and depth. It combines Californian fruit richness with classic structure and is a prime example of the Silver Oak style - accessible, long-lasting and always of the highest quality. An ideal wine for special occasions or as an accompaniment to fine meat dishes such as fillet, lamb or game.

The Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019 is a powerful, elegant red wine from one of the world's most renowned wine regions. As the flagship of the Californian winery Silver Oak, this vintage impressively reflects the special signature of the house as well as the exceptional quality of the Napa Valley.The Napa Valley, known for its variety of microclimates and soils, offers ideal conditions for the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon. Silver Oak sources the grapes for this wine from carefully selected parcels in the valley, including its own vineyards. The 2019 vintage benefited from an even and long ripening process with mild weather - an almost ideal year for the grape harvest. The grapes were harvested precisely at the optimum time for ripening, which is reflected in the intense aromas and balance of the wine.Silver Oak has stood for an unmistakable style since its foundation: the wine, consisting of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, as well as some Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, matures exclusively in American oak. It was then matured in the bottle for a further 15 months before being released for sale. The result is a wine of high concentration, remarkable depth and great ageing potential - at least 20 years of ageing is considered realistic for this vintage. The careful vinification and craftsmanship are reflected in the flawless structure and elegance of the wine.In the glass, the wine presents itself in a dark purple red with dense color intensity. The nose reveals complex aromas of blackcurrants, ripe cherries, blueberries and mocha, underpinned by fine roasted notes, vanilla, tobacco, nutmeg and a hint of liquorice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and polished, with silky, finely integrated tannins, lively acidity and a long, harmonious finish. The structure is powerful without being overloaded - a prime example of the balance between fruit, wood and elegance that makes Silver Oak so desirable.The Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019 is an impressive, characterful wine with depth, elegance and excellent maturity. It combines the power of Napa Valley with the refined style of Silver Oak - a wine for special occasions that will delight today as well as decades from now. Ideal with beef, lamb, game or as a meditative soloist in a glass.